On the recordSeptember 17, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Jeff Herrala of Andover for being named the 2015 Cadet of the Year. Jeff graduated first in his class from Anoka High School, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. Due to Jeff's stellar accomplishments both inside the classroom and out, my predecessor, Michele Bachmann, awarded Jeff with both the Congressional Certificate of Merit and an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in 2012. Jeff currently attends the Air Force Academy in Colorado, where he is studying aeronautical engineering. It is clear that Jeff truly embodies one of the Air Force's core values: excellence. Throughout Jeff's life and academic career, he has demonstrated nothing short of excellence, and he is beyond deserving of this award. Jeff, I am proud to recognize you here today, and I look forward to seeing what the future has in store for you. ____________________
